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  1. Scott Danforth

    New/Returned Manifolds Need Threads Fixed 5.0 GXI

    Fresh water only.... I would not waste my money. Freshwater manifolds last 40 years or when someone screws up winterizing $300 gets you parts for new motor
  2. Scott Danforth

    Garelick pedestal seat

    The black corrugated thing is the bushing
  3. Scott Danforth

    280 outdrive

    I think the mid section is different. however the gearbox and lower unit are the same. look at the parts breakdown
  4. Scott Danforth

    Best boat lettering removal?

    3M woodgrain and stripe remover. then use the 3M woodgrain and stripe adhesive remover alternately, WD40 and time....
  5. Scott Danforth

    First time pulling an engine questions

    no need to worry about chain, oil pump or RMS your motor is just a puppy....... let it grow old before you worry about those things. you dont change oil pump on your car when you only have 20,000 miles. no need to worry on a motor that only has 570 hours before removing pan, inspect it. may...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    Not sure I would use a shop vac with arcing brushes and open framed motor for emptying a fuel tank. The fuel vapors go thru the motor. It's a miracle you didn't blow up
  7. Scott Danforth

    1991 mercury tilt problems

    The main harness connector is molded. Buy a new harness
  8. Scott Danforth

    dirty tank

    Pull sender Siphon out all fluid Mix simple green and hot water. Fill tank 1/4 full Reinstall sender Drive down gravel road with potholes Repeat 3rd time, use denatured alcohol on last drive Siphon out, and let dry Then fill up and go boating
  9. Scott Danforth

    Are cheap carburetors good?

    Cheap not good, Good not cheap Carb cleaner and gasket set is $50 and all you need
  10. Scott Danforth

    Trouble coming on plane

    It's never the coil. Check compression However with a 28, I would expect F3 vs F4s
  11. Scott Danforth

    Everything done but low rpm at WOT. Distributor spring?

    just call Mallory (now a division of MSD/Holley) and get new springs for your YH
  12. Scott Danforth

    live well pumps

    get a high-speed pickup and a sea chest and your problem goes away or shut-off the drains and intake when you are underway.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Painting my 1989 Bayliner, Need some advice

    for painting a house maybe. then again, it put so much paint in the air that there was overspray 2 blocks away.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Fuel line adapters?

    switch the connectors on the motors so they are all common.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta SX whine developed

    Check drive lube
  16. Scott Danforth

    Lifting Motor. Build Stand-Alone Gantry or Will This Work?

    I gav removed the tires completely and ran the trailer on the hubs if you need more clearance
  17. Scott Danforth

    5.0 GXI Swap Heads & Cams Or No?

    Could be cad plating. Check with a magnet
  18. Scott Danforth

    Where to run anchor line?

    Cleats on all 4 corners. Keep rode in a milk crate under the helm. That way, it's out of way until you need it
  19. Scott Danforth

    What kind of paint to use for longevity

    6" DA with 80 grit
  20. Scott Danforth

    4.3 GL tune up spec questions

    Under the squirter is a needle that acts as a check valve. This sometimes gets gooed up. Normally you only need the bowl gasket and the metering block gasket. Idle circuit pulls from bottom of bowl and thru bottom of metering block. Accelerator pump either has a check ball (older) or a...
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